ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The value of a strategic PR program isn’t always obvious to an organization’s leadership. But the impact of public relations is most relevant to those in that C-suite – or at least, it should be. A C-level role offers plenty of opportunity as well as distinct challenges for decision-makers, especially in an uncertain economic climate.

Leadership 182

Leadership Reputation Internal International 182

Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 370

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 370

PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Through the years, the PR and comms fields have been attractive landing spots for journalists with their writing and storytelling skills and media prowess. They both are storytellers. Jeanne, aside from teaching, you’ve held senior-level comms roles and worked in media relations.

Communications 190

Communications Sports Journalism Fashion 190

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast What’s the secret to success?

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr. Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. We invest a lot in earned media because this is precisely how you build trust and corporate.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Corporate Communications. Media Training. Executive Thought Leadership. Messaging & Positioning.

Media Training 397

Media Training Crisis Communications Conference Training 397

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Earned media still the most credible source of info Most people find independent journalism and earned media to be the most credible source of information. Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. More: 3 Studies Demonstrate How Earned Media Drives Behavior and Credibility 2.

Survey 94

Survey Industry Leadership Study 94

PRSay

JULY 26, 2022

Deeptie Sethi is a global brand and communications specialist helping businesses leverage the power of public relations and communications-leading strategic planning, media relations, brand and reputation management, crisis management and effective advocacy programs. He is the 2022 PRSA international assembly delegate.

Local 109

Local Crisis Management Internal International 109

Sword and the Script

MAY 29, 2018

3) “Thought leadership can’t be outsourced. 9) “That reporters don’t write corporate profiles, they cover NEWS.”. Also see these related posts: Is Media Relations Getting Harder? We can pitch with social media, but actual editorial coverage is not necessarily predictable, not is the tone or content angle.”.

Corporate 73

Corporate Communications Survey Employee 73

5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Corporate PR: Manages the overall image of a tech company, including its values, culture, and achievements, to build a positive brand perception with stakeholders.

Technology 78

Technology Product Launch Crisis Management Case Study 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2019

If a company’s leadership isn’t willing to commit to a PR program, it may be challenged from the start. Top-tier earned media articles are terrific, and they’re often a highlight of the research, relationships and media strategy that goes into a good media relations campaign. There’s no buy-in at the top .

SEO 178

SEO Storytelling Product Launch Measurement 178

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Every PR pro knows the importance of storytelling. Here are some tips on getting started measuring your storytelling efforts. Why: “And as any good PR pro knows, storytelling is also key to a successful campaign—yet it’s only half of the equation. 3 Ways to Measure the Results of a Business Storytelling Project.

Storytelling 40

Storytelling Measurement Content Marketing Tools 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. c) More companies create their own content and channels to reach audiences instead of traditional media channels. There is a new corporate scenario that directly impacts all audiences and communication channels.

Marketing 187

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 187

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. Some of those comments include the following: “Significantly more related to internal comms and recruiting.”. It’s hard to predict.” Taken more seriously by the C-Suite.”.

Survey 129

Survey Communications Measurement Internal 129

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

A study by a marketing analytics firm found “On average, brands that increased media investment [during a recession] realized roughly a 17 percent growth in incremental sales, and more than half saw subsequent improvements in year-over-year ROIs over a two-year period during the recession.”. Source: Effective Thought Leadership in B2B ).

Survey 174

Survey Marketing B2B Study 174

Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Helping clients understand the power of storytelling and giving them guidance on interacting with elected officials amplifies their influence and engagement. Deploying targeted campaigns across social media platforms can galvanize public opinion and prepare the groundwork for more formal discussions on policy matters.

Policies 59

Policies Publicity Community Construction 59

Sword and the Script

MARCH 19, 2018

A new survey of primarily corporate communications professionals identified the hottest trends and tactics in PR – and perhaps those that aren’t so hot too. Respondents said storytelling, content marketing and thought leadership will be more important over the next 12 months. 67% said thought leadership.

Survey 71

Survey Trends Communications Storytelling 71

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The statistics selected can be grouped are heavily weighted along the following topics: Statistics about – or for – the CMO ; Statistics about digital and B2B marketing ; Statistics about PR or media relations ; and. e) Championing a customer-centric corporate culture. 10) Growing challenges of media relations.

Survey 103

Survey Marketing B2B Content Marketing 103

PRSay

MAY 15, 2020

In a topical and wide-ranging discussion among PR executives, PRSA’s new Storytellers series debuted on May 12 with a webinar titled “ Trusted Advisers: PR Agencies in a Global Pandemic.”. “As A company’s social media or digital channels might be better ways to communicate right now, Collie said. “If

Agency 91

Agency Crisis Communications Consumer 91

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 147

Employee Print Writing Survey 147

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 15, 2018

Corporate communications and PR can be a lonely business of sorts. A recent survey conducted by Ned Lundquist’s Job of the Week (JOTW) in partnership with Sword and the Script Media, LLC sought to find out the true status of our industry. Guest Post by Scott Kaminski. Or are we? Let’s hit it. Let’s Talk Money.

Survey 74

Survey Industry Communications Corporate 74

Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Even as AI continues to evolve, there will always be something uniquely human about the art of storytelling. These tools still don’t understand the nuances of true storytelling, and they’ve certainly never interacted with your customers on a face-to-face basis.

Marketing 59

Marketing Content Marketing Storytelling B2B 59

PRSay

JANUARY 9, 2020

There is also an increasing number of micro publications that have smaller distributions, but are highly specific in nature and often very receptive to thought leadership and related industry news. Incorporating these outlets into your media relations strategy can help you expand your influence with peers and prospective clients.

Trends 151

Trends Nonprofit Consumer Newspapers 151

PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2019

As corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft , Frank X. How did your time in the Marine Corps prepare you for agency and corporate life? There’s the leadership and management standpoint; at a relatively young age you are responsible for leading a group of people. There are two levels to it.

Internal 66

Internal International Conference Public Affairs 66

Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

Mark also recognizes that to succeed, Company B’s corporate communication staff needs some focused support – from a PR firm that specializes in the automotive OEM supplier PR sector and can bring automotive experience, insight and contacts, as well as senior strategy and flawless execution. Enter the PR Firm. Only you know the answer.

Agency 96

Agency Automotive Company Mobile 96

Ishmael's Corner

JUNE 2, 2015

I sympathize with our corporate brothers/sisters who juggle a fire hose of demands from varied stakeholders. If an agency can’t implement thought leadership for itself, it doesn’t bode well for its clients. Media Coverage: This falls under the category of making sure the cobbler’s kids have shoes.

Agency 60

Agency Real Estate Mobile LinkedIn 60

Stephen Waddington

MAY 16, 2019

The wide-ranging discussion covered: how to land your first job in PR; the role of a PR practitioner; the importance of continuous learning; opportunities in the North East versus other areas of the country including London; working for a start up versus a corporate organisation; the importance of mental health and culture.

Marketing 60

Marketing Newspapers Public Affairs Airlines 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 21, 2021

“We are going to see more journalists build their own paid content channels – with or without backing from media outlets. Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Public relations is HOT right now. PR grows more in demand. The trend is moving in this direction. This was up from 50% in 2020.”.

Marketing 214

Marketing Content Marketing Social Media Employee 214

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Podcasts are great for the delivery of credible information and analysis, and storytelling. With the barriers to work from home falling and the realization across the board that productivity still happens in home offices, it’s going to be more common to see solo public relations and marketing professionals hired.

Marketing 167

Marketing Employee Content Marketing Training 167

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 10, 2017

Freshbooks does a nice job of storytelling in their explainer video. . Corporate overview. Try using video to teach clients (and prospects) what to expect when planning an event, or launching a media relations campaign. The key to a good explainer video is to pace it properly so that your audience does not get bored.

Video 40

Video Strategy SMB Marketing 40

Doctor Spin

MAY 30, 2023

The following are some of the most significant learnings from Barnum, viewed through the lens of contemporary management and leadership practices: Mastering public relations. This was done by embracing controversy, using storytelling to his advantage, and sometimes, pushing ethical boundaries. Risk management.

Publicity 52

Publicity eBook Ethics Resources 52

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips.

Blogging 68

Blogging Education Resources Creativity 68

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Vineeta Sawkar, senior media relations manager, University of St. Tell us about your media background–and about your current role on the PR/comms side. I am now a senior media relations manager at the University of St. And, how can companies better work with the media in the years ahead?

Media 112

Media Journalism Report Video 112

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility. Melissa Thibodo @MelissaThibodo.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

Landis PR

JANUARY 3, 2022

ESG issues will be dominating corporate communications in 2022 and beyond.”. cancel culture,” particularly related to DEI, will continue. Governments and key stakeholders including consumer groups and activist shareholders are expecting companies to do more on the ESG – Environmental, Social and (Corporate) Governance – front.

Trends 52

Trends Trade Shows Agency Communications 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

I believe there will be an acceleration towards humanizing brands, putting individuals in front of a corporate identity, in an effort to emotionally connect with customers.”. – BJ Schaknowski | Vertafore. Also see PR and Storytelling; Off Script No. Strong visuals will be one way to make an impact.”. – Rachael Wolensky | ALM Media.

Social Media 90

Social Media Marketing Media Creativity 90